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In 2001, millionaire Dennis Tito became the first private space tourist. Since then, Space Adventures, the company that arranged his trip on a Russian spacecraft, has sent five people into space. We talk with the CEO of Space Adventures and the next space tourist Richard Garriott about private space ventures and the future of private citizens in space.
Eric Anderson, President and CEO, Space Adventures, Ltd.
Richard Garriott, Creator of the Ultima series of computer games; Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors for Space Adventures
William Gibson has been writing about the future of technology and society for more than twenty years, and is even credited with coining the term "cyberspace." But his most recent novels are set squarely in the present. We talk with the author about writing, technology, modern-day countercultures and his latest book, "Spook Country."
William Gibson, Author, "Spook Country" (Putnam)
Say 'college football' and most people don't think of Native Americans. But Sally Jenkins does. She joins Kojo to share the little-known story of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School's impact on the game once known as "kill the ball carrier."
Sally Jenkins, columnist, The Washington Post; author of "The Real All Americans: The Team That Changed A Game, A People, A Nation" (Doubleday)
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